Michael Marx, a 45-year-old from Midland, Texas, faces federal charges after allegedly firing at Secret Service agents near the Washington Monument on Monday. According to court documents and statements from law enforcement officials, Marx was walking along the path of Vice President JD Vance's motorcade when officers noticed him with a concealed firearm.
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Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas, was charged after allegedly firing at Secret Service agents near the Washington Monument. He was walking along Vice President JD Vance's motorcade path when officers spotted him with a concealed firearm. A bystander was injured in the leg during the exchange.
The incident occurred near 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW, a heavily populated area with tourists. Secret Service agents approached Marx after spotting him with what appeared to be a weapon. He allegedly pulled out his gun and fired toward the agents, striking a bystander in the leg. Officers returned fire, hitting Marx in the hand, left arm, and abdomen.
While being transported to George Washington University Hospital, Marx reportedly made statements including 'F--- the White House' and 'kill me, kill me, kill me,' according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. The Justice Department announced charges against Marx for assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon, using and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The shooting took place just over a week after another incident where Cole Tomas Allen attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner while armed. Around the time of Monday's shooting, Donald Trump was holding a small business event at the White House, which was briefly locked down as authorities investigated. Marx has used aliases in the past and had a 2011 drug trafficking conviction that made it illegal for him to possess a firearm.
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